As school holidays approach, family buyers often become more focused. For sellers with space, gardens or flexible rooms, July can be a useful moment to attract motivated movers.

Scrolling property portals is useful, but registering with an estate agency can give buyers a more personal, proactive search experience, especially when the right home is about to come to market.

The opening fortnight can shape your entire sale. As August 2026 approaches, discover how launch price, timing and buyer readiness can turn early attention into a stronger offer.

Property management is about far more than collecting rent. In this week's article, Katie explains what a professional property manager really does behind the scenes, from compliance and maintenance to market advice and protecting your investment, so you can spend less time worrying and more time growing your portfolio.